Senior Judicial Clerk LO 4

OFFICE OF THE SERVICES COMMISSIONS
(Central Government)
30 National Heroes Circle
Kingston 4
Jamaica
Telephone: 922-8600
Fax: 924-9764
E-mail: communications@osc.gov.jm
Website: www.osc.gov.jm
CIRCULAR No. 14
OSC Ref. C. 45153
19th January, 2015
Permanent Secretaries and Heads of Departments are asked to invite applications from
suitably qualified officers in their Ministries/Departments to be assigned to the post of Senior
Judicial Clerk (JLG/LO 4) in the Court of Appeal, salary range $2,625,031 - $3,120,336
per annum and any allowance(s) attached to the post.
Job Summary
Under the general supervision of the Registrar, the incumbent assists the President and all
Judges of Appeal by researching the law and other relevant legal treatise for the preparation of
legal opinions, materials for publication and speeches.
Key Responsibilities
Creates and maintains subject indices for written and oral judgements;
Proofreads written and oral judgements;
Attends all court sittings in assigned divisions;
Gathers and analyzes research data, such as statutes, decisions, legal articles, codes,
and documents;
Writes legal opinions;
Assists in the development of the Court of Appeal website;
Assists with record keeping for all judgements;
Assists Judges in creating and maintaining personal judgement files (index);
Performs any other duties that may be assigned from time to time.
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Required Skills/Competencies
Excellent knowledge of local and international laws, rules and regulations of the Courts
of Jamaica and other relevant jurisdictions
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Excellent analytical, problem solving and time management skills
Excellent interpersonal and people management skills
Excellent presentation skills
Ability to analyze and interpret legal documents
Ability and willingness to lead
Sound research skills
Proficiency in the use of relevant computer applications
Minimum Required Qualification and Experience
A Bachelor of Laws (LLB) Degree with relevant combination of academic qualifications
and experience (i.e. five (5) years relevant working experience
Certificate in Legal Education
Applications accompanied by résumés should be submitted no later than Monday,
26th January, 2015 to:
Registrar
Court of Appeal
Public Building West
King Street
Kingston
Please note that only short listed applicants will be contacted.
Please ensure that a copy of this circular is placed at a strategic position on the Notice
Board of the Ministry/Department and brought to the attention of all eligible officers.